Celebrating joy and optimism

Veuve Clicquot presents Chasing the Sun, a celebration of joy and optimism through an immersive design installation crafted by artist Yinka Ilori, renowned as the “Architect of Joy”: a journey towards the sun. The tour continues at Clicquot Café, offering a taste of the Maison’s art de vivre and its iconic cuvées paired with an all-day menu, along with the Clicquot Boutique, where visitors will have the opportunity to buy the exclusive collection by Yinka Ilori and unique accessories.

Mediateca Santa Teresa, Via della Moscova 28

April 21st from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.

April 22nd to 26th from 10.30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Free entrance, pre-registration suggested

https://www.veuveclicquot.com/it-it/milan-design-week-2026.html

Location

Mediateca Santa Teresa
Via Moscova, 28 - Milano

How to get there

Opening hours

Tue, April 21st
h. 14:00—21:00 |   Pre-registration
Wed, April 22nd
h. 10:30—21:00 |   Pre-registration
Thu, April 23rd
h. 10:30—21:00 |   Pre-registration
Fri, April 24th
h. 10:30—21:00 |   Pre-registration
Sat, April 25th
h. 10:30—21:00 |   Pre-registration
Sun, April 26th
h. 10:30—21:00 |   Pre-registration

Events

Press preview
Monday, April 20th
h. 11:00 - 15:00 |   By invitation only
Cocktail party
Monday, April 20th
h. 19:00 - 22:00 |   By invitation only
Cocktail party
Tueday, April 21st
h. 18:30 - 21:00 |   By invitation only
Meeting
Wednesday, April 22nd
h. 11:00 - 12:00 |   Free access
Cocktail party
Thursday, April 23rd
h. 18:30 - 20:30 |   By invitation only
Meeting
Friday, April 24th
h. 11:30 - 15:00 |   By invitation only
Cocktail party
Friday, April 24th
h. 18:30 - 20:30 |   By invitation only

Exhibitors and companies

Veuve Clicquot

Founded in Reims in 1772, Veuve Clicquot remains true to its motto every day: ‘One quality, the finest’. In 1805, Madame Clicquot took the reins of the Maison and became one of the first modern businesswomen. She was quickly dubbed ‘The Grande Dame de la Champagne.’

Yinka Ilori

Yinka Ilori is a British-Nigerian artist and designer whose bold visual language draws on his dual heritage to convey new narratives through contemporary design. Humorous, provocative and playful, his projects demonstrate how design can bring together communities.